Description
This 5-story worksheet pack is designed for teens in Grades 8–10 to reflect on friendship, communication, and emotional growth through realistic short dramas. Each story mirrors real-life situations that students can relate to—without romantic content—making it ideal for classrooms focused on social-emotional learning and character development alongside English Language Arts skills.
Inside, you’ll find five drama-based reading passages with comprehension questions, writing prompts, vocabulary-in-context tasks, and built-in emotional reflection tools. The worksheets are aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and are ready to print and use with minimal prep.
What’s Included:
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5 one-page drama reading passages
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5 sets of comprehension and writing activities
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“Connect to Your Life” quick reflection prompts
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Vocabulary-in-context exercises
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Student reflection box (1-word emotional response)
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Teacher guides and answer keys for every worksheet
Titles in This Pack:
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The Distance Between Us – A friendship starts to drift in silence
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Between Two Screens – A teen misses a loved one’s cry for help
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He Said, She Lied – Two conflicting stories. One difficult truth
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The Silent Group Chat – A quiet student is shut out without reason
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Second Place – Losing isn’t always the end of the story
Skills Targeted:
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Reading comprehension
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Reflective and narrative writing
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Emotional vocabulary development
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Critical thinking and self-awareness
Perfect for:
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ELA and SEL crossover lessons
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Advisory periods
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Substitute plans
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Small group or independent assignments
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Teachers seeking relatable, age-appropriate teen reading content
Support your students’ emotional development while strengthening their literacy skills—with content that feels real, safe, and relevant.
